Lamesa
City in Dawson County, Texas
Lamesa is a city in Dawson County, Texas, with 8,674 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,992 ft (912 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Ybanez, 2.3 miles SE.
- 8,674residents (2020 Census)
- 2,992 ftelevation · 912 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 1,696 / sq mipopulation density
- 79331ZIP code
About Lamesa
Lamesa ( lə-MEE-sə) is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 8,674 at the 2020 census, down from 9,952 at the 2000 census. Located south of Lubbock on the Llano Estacado, Lamesa was founded in 1903. Most of its economy is based on cotton farming. The Preston E. Smith prison unit, named for the former governor of Texas, is located just outside Lamesa.
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Living in Lamesa
- Median household income
- $49,007
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Median rent
- $813/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Lamesa had 8,674 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,674 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,696 per sq mi (655 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lamesa at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Dawson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,674 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.12 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,992 ft (912 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7333° N, 101.9538° W |
| ZIP code | 79331 |
| Official website | ci.lamesa.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4841164 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lamesa
- Los Ybanez2.3 mi SE
- Welch17.0 mi NW
- O'Donnell17.5 mi NE
- Ackerly20.0 mi SE
- Gail29.0 mi E
- Loop29.5 mi NW
- Tahoka31.1 mi N
- Wellman35.0 mi NW
- Brownfield35.7 mi NW
- New Home41.1 mi N
- Wilson42.6 mi N
- Stanton42.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lamesa
What county is Lamesa in?
Lamesa is in Dawson County, Texas.
What is the population of Lamesa, TX?
8,674 people lived in Lamesa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lamesa, TX?
The ZIP code of Lamesa is 79331.
What is the elevation of Lamesa?
2,992 feet (912 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lamesa?
Los Ybanez (2.3 mi), Welch (17.0 mi), O'Donnell (17.5 mi), Ackerly (20.0 mi), Gail (29.0 mi).
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